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Using an alias to call a python script

In order to use a python script that is a part of a molecular docking software I have to use a python shell included in the software files. This means that I have to write

pythonsh path/path/script.py parameters

I have tried setting an alias for path/path/script.py in order to call it quicker but bash fails to recognize my alias when it is a part of something like this.

Is there a way to do this?

Note: I'm using cygwin on windows. I don't think this will have any repercussions on the answer (bash is bash right?) but I thought I should disclose that information just in case.

Thanks!

Solution

  • Just alias the whole thing

    alias pshell="pythonsh path/path/script.py"

    Or use a function

    pshell() {
  pythonsh path/path/script.py "$@"
}

    Alternatively you could set a variable for the path in a source file, and then use the variable in-line, e.g. in your ~/.bashrc

    pyth="path/path/script.py"

    And now you could run it with 

    pythonsh $pyth parameters

    Note, if the path has a space or escape characters, make sure to quote "$pyth"